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Permanently Discontinued

DENTICARE CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE ORAL RINSE 0.12%

AMD MEDICOM INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is DENTICARE CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE ORAL RINSE 0.12% discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DENTICARE CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE ORAL RINSE 0.12% has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 9, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DENTICARE CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE ORAL RINSE 0.12% not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 3 same form & route
Affected strength0.12%
Report last updated2024-04-09
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

ORO-CLENSE

GERMIPHENE CORPORATION

0.12% · DIN 02209055

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PERIDEX ORAL RINSE

SOLVENTUM CANADA LIMITED

0.12% · DIN 02237452

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-CHLORHEXIDINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.12% · DIN 02240433

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DEXIDIN 20

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20% · DIN 00832030

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

BAXEDIN LIQ 20%

OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

20% · DIN 00658413

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

DEXIDIN 2 DETERGENT

LABORATOIRE ATLAS INC

2% · DIN 00832138

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02240526

Strength

0.12%

Dosage Form

MOUTHWASH

Route

BUCCAL

Active Ingredient

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

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Shortage History

Other Products from AMD MEDICOM INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.